I’m renovating my own house and switched to LSL timberstands halfway through. I can appreciate the straightness and trueness of the stud. Framing was more like cabinet making then rough carpentry. The walls are dead flat and drywall friendly. However they are too dense. It took many trial an error to get nails into them. Adjusting air pressure, any ring on the nail forget it, had to be completely smooth and best is some lubricant was on the nail. The density varies greatly from stud to to stud. Some are granite rock hard and some are like oak or maple. One piece I used as a plate was so hard in the middle I had to drill pilot holes just to get the nail in without bending. And forget trying to pull a bent nail out. Try not to toenail on the drywall face of the stud because the head doesn’t sink. 80% of the nails had to be sunk with a hammer. There’s needs to be a bit more research and development before LSL’s take over the market and of course getting the cost down.
@Mrwafro14 жыл бұрын
Though I'm still using standard lumber for most of my framing, there is one place that LVL lumber gets used every time for me - shower enclosures! You can achieve a perfectly flat wall, which makes installing large format tiles a breeze! The rigidity and stability of the LVL's also means the tile will be less likely to crack due to seasonal temperature and humidity changes making the framing move.
@davefoc4 жыл бұрын
As an amateur that built quite a few showers over the years this seems like a really good idea to me. I always used Hardibacker and a downside to that is that shimming or leveling with thinset was necessary extra work if you were going for very flat walls. Using LVL's for framing in showers would give better results and might save money because of the reduced labor to achieve flat although it wouldn't help the mud guys.
@OwainMeadmaker4 жыл бұрын
@Marshal Downs great idea and a great use for a more expensive product to achieve a better quality finished job, you might think about using LVL in the kitchen for the same purpose but obviously for hanging cabinets.
@Mrwafro14 жыл бұрын
@@OwainMeadmaker fantastic idea!
@jeffreyquinn38204 жыл бұрын
@@OwainMeadmaker It beats the heck out of buying an oversize stud and table sawing it down to get a straight edge. Which I've done.
@donc92754 жыл бұрын
Why not use metal studs? Or use a tile setter who knows how to float a wall?
@kevincorbett75594 жыл бұрын
I do most of my work within cities where row houses are the rule and fire codes prohibit use of lumber products for structural framing. And so we frame mostly in steel studs and joists. They're all NAS Grade (Nice and Straight)! It’s a very different technology and the labor to materials ratio is higher. There are pros and cons to steel framing but my next house for myself will be an all steel framing.
@cmm1705264 жыл бұрын
Mr. Risinger, thank you, very much for making this series and bringing us along! The educational value is truly priceless. I appreciate your technical expertise. More important I appreciate your candor when discussing best building practices, products, and yes, even mistakes. Thank you, sincerely 👍
@christiansantos71644 жыл бұрын
cmm170526 very well said, cmm. I’m a little above bit above average (completed an entire rehab of a 1928 shot-gun house) and find this channel fascinating!
@frankpratt5294 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see a marriage of the LVL technology & the insulated Tstud that you covered about a year ago. I love LVL's
@justinballard72423 жыл бұрын
Don't need insulated studs in a post frame baby
@frankpratt5293 жыл бұрын
@@justinballard7242 ???
@justinballard72423 жыл бұрын
@@frankpratt529 post frame house has 8 foot bays of insulation
@justinballard72423 жыл бұрын
No studs to loose insulation value
@frankpratt5293 жыл бұрын
@@justinballard7242 But we're not talking about timber framing. This is a conventional framing discussion
@alonzosmith61894 жыл бұрын
Thank U again, a few years away from retirement, researching now to build my retirement home.
@Ed-jg3ud4 жыл бұрын
Wish you were in Omaha, I wouldve had you build my house in a heartbeat. You can tell you actually care about building quality, and have passion for what you do. Excellent videos. God bless
@ghshomeimprovements2 жыл бұрын
Engineered lumber doesn’t have the ability to absorb small leaks. If it does get wet and can’t dry (inside a wall cavity, for example) it will rot faster than dimensional lumber. I typically use regular CDX plywood sheathing on my engineered stud framed homes to provide more hygric-buffering than OSB sheathing offers
@leestevens4464 жыл бұрын
Colorado/ Front Range has pretty design high wind loads. Last large project had high ceilings (typically 12' or more in common areas) and very large windows. We used a lot of LVL, in 2x6 framed walls (and other framing locations, of course). Biggest advantage was at large windows. We used 2" polyiso continuous on the exterior, with "outie" window framing, complimented by 100% coverage with liquid applied self-sealing water/ vapor barrier. King studs were LVL, ripped to 5 1/2" above & below the openings, and ripped to 8" at the RO (so becomes the window box-out). LVL flat at 8" rip for sill and header box-out components, along with double LVL headers on concealed flange hangers, and std 2x6 below the sill LVL. Besides the window box-out being more securely integrated into the structure, there was a huge increase in bending moment at the king studs, first by being LVL, and then by the increased depth for the window height (often 8' +). This enabled us to almost completely eliminate the presumed steel in the walls at the king stud locations (except for the 24' high stair tower/ window wall). The advantage of no steel is the whole set of issues of attachment and transitions to/ from wood assemblies is therefore avoided, and framing techniques and fastening procedures are per standard. With continuous exterior insulation, the thermal bridging of steel was not really the issue, at least for us; it was all about the bending and eliminating steel columns at the windows. We used 22,000' of LVL in this project, although the largest portion of the framing was actually std 2x's. All LVL came in as T/T loads of 48 or 60 footers. We had a panelization setup area, and the framing foreman simply did cut optimization. At the end, we had maybe 200' total scrap LVL material as waste.
@165Dash3 жыл бұрын
Speaking of ceiling height, I made an amazing observation recently. I am an architect who recently designed a kitchen rehab for a client who recently purchased a well built early 1960s bespoke owner-designed “ranch” style house with 7’-6” ceilings! The original owners were Frank Lloyd Wright fans...although the house looks fairly conventional from the outside. The effect is surprisingly good as the ceiling forces the eye through and around the open plan and out towards beautiful views framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. I would never have thought 7’-6” would work so well. A very counterintuitive design approach by the original owners. Nice vid BTW Matt. Love those 1.125” sub-floors. You can always say you’re sequestering carbon.
@tlstube50344 жыл бұрын
It's great to learn about new applications for existing technologies, even if they aren't feasible for every project. Well done.
@bryansweeney45624 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt for keeping us entertained during COVID-19. Looking forward to Friday's segment. A suggestion for a segment that you might wish to consider is going over the cost, with hard numbers, of some of the projects you have done in the past. Suggestions would be a passive house, constructing a Bensonwood home, the cost of doing your home redo, etc. It would ground people who view your videos in the reality of how much things cost so they can view it with that perspective.
@wjthehomebuilder4 жыл бұрын
I can't even keep the days straight anymore. I didn't realize it was Tuesday! Time for the Build Show!
@ColeSpolaric4 жыл бұрын
Looks like Corona has been helpful in us getting Matt's real house rebuild project videos.
@lenovovo4 жыл бұрын
How so Cole Spolaric
@ColeSpolaric4 жыл бұрын
@@lenovovo travel to other places is restricted
@lenovovo4 жыл бұрын
@@ColeSpolaric Oh, ok Cole, I get you now :-) Have a great day ok :-) -Melvin
@MrDustinsaldivar4 жыл бұрын
Matt big fan of the videos. LVL does not alter the direction of the grain between plies. The thickness of the veneer in the plies is the same as plywood for the most part. The strength and stiffness of the I joist is really more about the flanges. Look at the tables. Stronger joists have bigger flanges, same OSB. The OSB does control for shear.
@weldin64 жыл бұрын
A few years ago, I was at a hearing in New Jersey. The fire department was complaining that the engineered lumber products don't have the same fire rating as a regular 2 by. Firemen were being injured, when a home with engineered lumber collapses too quickly. The firemen wanted more time to fight the fire and rescue tenants. They were requesting that fire suppression systems be required in homes built with engineered beams and trusses. I don't know if regulations were ever put in place. This is big point to consider when building a home.
@donproctor34454 жыл бұрын
Here in MD "all" new construction homes must have sprinklers installed. Any additions then must meet these guidelines as well. I'm a deck and Screen porch builder and luckily we don't have to sprinkle porches. What a pain that would be.
@chaimemanuel85954 жыл бұрын
All wall assemblies need to meet minimum UL standards. Lvl or otherwise. All, even in standard framed homes, many structural components like beams and headers will often be lvl or glulam. So I'm not sure what they're concerned about specifically
@JJ-xw8sv4 жыл бұрын
It's a major problem with I-joists, because burning out the web in the middle turns the joists into crap. Floor trusses have similar issues, the large cavities allow fire to spread quickly (draftstopping required by code) and the metal plates weaken quickly when exposed to house fire temperatures. LVL beams are less of a risk, because they're wood all the way through and char at a similar rate to wood, but still act as fire risks and can weaken quickly exposed to house fire temperatures. So would steel, though. The open floor plan homes means there's a lot more beams and a lot less drywall/plaster containment, and they can collapse quickly because house fires burn so hot. Sprinklers are a fantastic idea, if you can't do that then wrap LVL beams with drywall to buy more time for the firefighters (ignition barriers don't act as a thermal barrier, and the heat will weaken the beam significantly).
@TomFYouTube4 жыл бұрын
I've always been fascinated with home building. Have been subscribed to Fine Homebuilding for many years and just recently found your channel. If I could do my life over again I would love to pursue a career as a fine home builder. You do amazing work Matt and I'm learning a lot. Unfortunately, I'll probably never be able to make use of it...
@Mrdubomb4 жыл бұрын
These are a must have in a kitchen where straight walls are important.
@rogerwhiting93104 жыл бұрын
What about trussed joists? I used them 20 years ago. They span 28 feet and ALL my plumbing, electrical etc are all in them with no cutouts. Floor doesn't move a fraction
@nathanhuisman93994 жыл бұрын
It's probably also worth mentioning the hardness of an LVL/LSL compared to sawn lumber. Sometimes requiring an investment in a high pressure compressor and nailer to drive the nail to the correct depth. Great product though and will make for a beautifully finished home!
@HistoricHomePlans4 жыл бұрын
A thought on the headers, for future projects - OVE 24" framing has a floor detail where the rim joist also serves as a header for the windows below. You could imitate that with your rafters. If you go with the rafters cut flush with the exterior sheathing, instead cut the rafters 1 1/2" back from the exterior and substitute a continuous rim joist instead of blocking between rafters. This rim joist could then also serve as header for the openings below. There are other structural advantages to this as well, especially in seismic areas.
@ArtisanTony3 жыл бұрын
Cut the rafter tails off? Never give up an overhang on a building. Besides there is no reason to make the entire rim a header. What if there are no openings on the wall. You have not thought this out very far. This is what Matt does not apparently understand when he makes a video like this. People who do not know better will start thinking it's a good idea just because he did it when really building the entire thing out of engineered lumber is a waste of money and material. He did not even mention higher labor cost evolved. No framer is going to agree to frame with Lvl's and charge the same as conventual framing. Also, I dare say he would do this if he was not a content creator on youtube.
@fred16904 жыл бұрын
very nice, straight walls. good job Matt.
@Mayamax34 жыл бұрын
Pros: High strength, trueness, rigidity. Cons: Difficult to drill for electrical & plumbing penetrations, heavier than solid counterparts & the biggest con for mere mortals $$$$$$$$.
@jonahstoyroom75164 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was wondering as well. Would it degrade quicker with moisture?
@rockys77264 жыл бұрын
@@jonahstoyroom7516 I would think it would be less susceptible since it's laminated with adhesive that would be stable with moisture.
@RadDadisRad4 жыл бұрын
These tend to be more resistant to water intrusion vs a standard SPF stud or OSB. The heavy use of glue and the compression of the plies during forming tends to cause the fibers to soak up a lot of the binder.
@namtuo254 жыл бұрын
As a fire sprinkler fitter, I hate seeing LVL in the roofing as I have a pain in the ass of a time installing my pipe for code and fitting into the wood.
@blchapple14 жыл бұрын
look back on his videos when he proclaims that 24 on center filled with insulation is not only efficient but proficient in solidity. Literally will sell anything to anyone just because it seems to be a good idea.
@lumpy64 жыл бұрын
Love the videos, keep up the good work. I'm sure you get plenty of nit-pickers but I thought I'd jump in. LVL studs are indeed stronger than solid sawn studs but not because the grain of the lamination is alternated. Unlike plywood, the grain of LVL is all in the same direction. What makes them stronger is the elimination of knot defects that go through the entire timber. Knots in LVL are limited in depth to the single lamination, so they are spread out. This gives us a more consistent product that doesn't need as much safety factor. It's a common misunderstanding. Plywood, on the other hand, does indeed gain strength from alternating grain orientation. This give plywood (and CLT) bidirectional spanning capability. I was surprised that you didn't touch on VOC's and out-gassing of glues, one of the major drawbacks of using so much LVL, IMHO. Personally, I prefer using solid sawn material as much as possible and using engineered products where they really deliver a lot of value like TJI. Small section solid-sawn studs come from smaller trees than rotary peeled veneers and are considerably less processed which equals less embodied carbon as well. I'm not a LEED expert but my understanding is that it would be tough to get LEED certification with so much engineered product.
@MsElijah164 жыл бұрын
Wow that's a cool area above the stairs
@ferraridan48832 жыл бұрын
24 inch centers on floor joist? I just don't go there. Call me old school; 16" max; sometimes 12" or less when the floor surface is some type of stone; always checked for deflection ratings based on loading. Also don't care even if it is a thicker subfloor. We like over-kill on the $5 million dollar homes we build. At that level, my clients do not care about saving on lumber costs. Deflection is always L over 480 minimum. We don't go there either on 19.2" spacing; been there done that. Love engineered studs and normally use Timberstrand studs; always where cabinets or libraries go. Great video as usual.
@sa32704 жыл бұрын
Last time I was in a house under construction was about 5 years ago. They were using studs made out of short pieces of lumber 1 to 2 feet long glued together.
@seandurgin4 жыл бұрын
I liked the tyvek commercial blasting the zip system prior to this video.
@larryhawes93224 жыл бұрын
Always a good show but I still think you should explain the difference between LVL's, LSL's, and PSL's
@stevebengel13464 жыл бұрын
He explains the difference at 6:25 and then provides links for Boise Cascade's spec sheets
@larryhawes93224 жыл бұрын
@@stevebengel1346 I watched a couple times and he never mentions PSL's which is what we use exclusively here in CA. Not saying they are better or that CA has a better engineering code, just sayin'. If you heard the explanation then I apologize but I only heard LSL and LVL's mentioned. There are differences and it's understandable that he is not familiar with PSL's cause his engineer spec's LVL's and/or LSL's. There are differences between the 3 types and I think Matt should mention that there are 3 alternatives as he is (and well he should be) presenting himself as an expert on such matters and it's the focus of the video. Here's a link for those that are interested. www.nishkian.com/understanding-engineered-wood-beam-options/
@brodie78384 жыл бұрын
I'd love this, I'm still unclear on proper applications for various engineered woods.
@chadcooper73484 жыл бұрын
Really like the LVL framing. I’ve never had the op to design a home using LVL studs. Super straight framed walls! lol House is looking great so far Matt.
@richmac9183 жыл бұрын
No question LVL's are straighter and stronger than conventional lumber but, especially with lumber prices being what they are right now, I can only imagine what they cost. The only place I have concern with the framing you used is in the engineered floor joists. They are stiff (no bounce like a 2x8 or 2x10) but all their strength is dependent on the 1/2" sheet between the frame. I've always wondered what would happen in a fire. I have to imagine that sheet would burn pretty quickly and all you are left with is a 2/3" piece of wood (on it's side) carrying the floor. I have to imagine that the floor would be compromised pretty quickly.
@amdguru3414 күн бұрын
Use Rockwool insulation, both inside & out, so you don't have to worry about fire!
@patrickcastillo26954 жыл бұрын
Wish I could work and learn from you !! Building my own home would be a dream of mine to do but to do it right with the right materials like you build!!!
@WinstonFiore4 жыл бұрын
Matt, I know how often you've preached advanced framing with wall studs 24" o.c.; what made you go 16" o.c. for this build?
@harolddouglas40574 жыл бұрын
I believe it's because code doesn't allow 24" o/c with 2x4 studs if they are supporting a second story.
@WinstonFiore4 жыл бұрын
@@harolddouglas4057 makes sense
@ryanroberts11044 жыл бұрын
@@WinstonFiore Also seems like he's just pulling it out of his ass as he goes. How am I going to build my house? Well, who wants to give me free stuff?!
@theholenewworld4 жыл бұрын
@@harolddouglas4057 I was wondering the same thing. The engineer could have prescribed 24" o.c. in the design which would have superseded code. Maybe the load calcs didn't work with 16" o.c.? Seems hard to believe though.
@bigpjohnson4 жыл бұрын
@@theholenewworld The higher the house, the more support you need on the lower floors. 1 story houses can do 24" no problem, taller houses need more studs for support. I've seen 3-4 story houses with studs on 12" and even 8" centers since they are so top-heavy.
@bluebird51004 жыл бұрын
Really like those windows you got in your stairway. Looks sharp.
@jesseh23024 жыл бұрын
Love all your videos and have been watching for a long time now. Question, If the 2x4 LVL is as strong or stronger than traditional 2x6 than why not go 24” o.c.?
@hotsaucehimself4 жыл бұрын
Same question!
@DigitalBenny4 жыл бұрын
Especially for all of the raving he's done about advanced framing in prior videos...
@TonyRule4 жыл бұрын
Because 'stronger' is a vague term that can mean 105% or it can mean 200%.
@mikewykoff64014 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt great video, very informative! I’m a firefighter and can you explain what happens if one component fails, can the other members hold or does it collapse because it can’t take the excessive weights of the failed member? Also what happens when heat is applied like in a fire situation, does the glue melt and the wood delaminates and fail? I’ve seen regular 2x4’s take a good amount to fire and still hold a wall up. Thanks Mike
@gsneff4 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video. A couple questions that weren’t covered. 1) since they are stronger why not do 24 on center framing? 2) am I remembering correctly from another video you did that they don’t do as well with moisture?
@danieljensen14654 жыл бұрын
gsneff he did the 16” framing because he didn’t want to change the foundation he talked about it in an earlier video
@gsneff4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Jensen he did the 4 inch depth because of the foundation. The 16 versus 24 doesn’t make a difference
@afobear4 жыл бұрын
@@gsneff Did Matt reused the anchor points?
@bigpjohnson4 жыл бұрын
@@gsneff Footers are usually 10-12" thick, a thicker stud and plate wont hurt anything. I think he just didnt want to lose interior room. Since he's using exterior insulation, more in-wall insulation isnt as necessary.
@bigpjohnson4 жыл бұрын
@@afobear I kind of doubt it, I'm sure more than a few were rusted to hell. A good hammer drill makes quick work of drilling concrete and epoxying in new anchor bolts.
@netmaster884 жыл бұрын
Omg!! I thumbs upped just for the rattle comment. My grandma has a curio cabinet next to a wall. Everytime I walk through the living room I'm like "gah come on"!!!!
@richardmartinek34674 жыл бұрын
Matt great job with the videos keep them coming. I was wondering why you did not use the T STUD framing system for your house.
@derricksowers90744 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt very good info, I was kind of shocked at the extra cost of the LVL's, great content my friend. Can't wait for the exterior insulation details. I really want to know more about that.
@WearySteerer4 жыл бұрын
I see the advantages for a straight wall. Does North America frame with steel ever? It's like a thin gauge sheet formed into a C section. Used as a alternative to timber in Australia.
@bigpjohnson4 жыл бұрын
Very few houses are framed in structural steel here. Its mostly used in commercial buildings and apts however. Some houses may use the thin gauge steel for partition walls, but not load-bearing. Its similar enough to wood framing but lots of contractors and crew dont want to learn it. Wood framing is simple and they're used to it.
@joeredhawk4 жыл бұрын
Pros of Engineered Lumber: High Strength (in proper orientation), straight without defect, rigidity. Cons: Cost, Weight, Drilling and nailing, like all engineered materials rots faster then standard lumber if wet cycled. Also you can't just use it like a standard lumber, it's engineered for a specific load and load path. That said, 2 x6 advanced framing LVL studs and proper dry envelope would be a stronger house then a standard 2x6 stick frame. Now that most homes are not built beyond a 100 year life cycle, probably more efficient use of materials.
@shawndinterman22194 жыл бұрын
At first thought I would think cost is the only con. Excited to learn if there is more cons
@DriverDude1004 жыл бұрын
How do these studs hold fasteners, specifically dry wall screws? Do the drywall hangers have troubles with screw heads breaking off?
@afobear4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering that myself?
@bigpjohnson4 жыл бұрын
Good question. I'm guessing they have to switch to fine-thread, or use the self-tapping drywall screws to bore in a little first.
@-_.Nameyourcatdog._-3 жыл бұрын
i wish i had the cash to do the house we just bought that way. i will be using it for a lot of stuff like the headers and support beams but i just won't have that much money to redo it all in LVL. absolutely beautiful home though. I am starting somewhere and ill be at your level really soon. Have a wonderful year since i know you posted this over a year ago.
@Raymond-mk8cb4 жыл бұрын
@6:45 If a LVL stud is 2 - 2.5 X stronger than a standard 2x4, how do stainless steel studs compare? Are they stronger than a standard 2 x 4 stud ?
@jonwoods094 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on LSL vs LVL? We use LSL precuts on kitchen walls.
@chuck1957874 жыл бұрын
Question for you. I’d like to hear your thoughts on combining a house with LVL’ for the exterior framing then move to traditional lumber for the rest of the house. Worth it?
@thechrissyb4 жыл бұрын
My dad and i always call light going across a wall giving it the 'sun test', be it brick work or stud. Looking forward to using these in the uk. Rather than having to sight every timber we're using. Both c16 and c24 aren't great. Dry grading often means sizes vary considerably a pain in the butt.
@jonivanart4 жыл бұрын
I actually use this idea in my violins. It's s a great strengthening process...👍
@Schaden_Freude13 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahahaha
@lb7wade5184 жыл бұрын
You save by not spending on other things. Shimmying and shaveing walls!! Not speng time to take out bows in studs. Call backs for cracks in sheetrock and way stronger!! Great product info!!
@DanDanRobotMan4 жыл бұрын
I'm worried about the VOC levels when this is closed in. When every framing member is off gassing a little, it will add up. And it will take years, if not decades, for that to finish off gassing.
@evanlenoir6598 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, thanks for all these videos.. so helpful. Can you send a link to what specific LVLs you're using for the stair stringers? Are they just a Boise Cascade that you site-cut to make the stringers?
@clarencehopkins78323 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff
@mikesimon95294 жыл бұрын
Wow that's nice framing 👍✌️
@Coleen_West Жыл бұрын
Excxellent! -- QUESTION -- Matt, @10:34 the large LVL beam that you are measuring, appears to have a vertical cut line just to the left of your tape measure. In fact, I can see a couple of these "cuts" in that beam. What is going on there? Almost looks like someone patched this beam together from smaller beams, (but I suspect that no one would do that on such an important engineered piece) - what happened there?
@ccwnyc56714 жыл бұрын
Laughed when you mentioned the rattling glass cabinet. I restored a '70 Chevelle. It too rattles and squeaks, even at stop lights. Wish I could make it stop. 😀
@Robbievigil4 жыл бұрын
Lvl frame will fix that issue!
@dillonfinch56474 жыл бұрын
I work at a lumber yard and we stock 2x4 and 2x6 products in 8' 9' and 10' level studs surprised you cant get them in that part of the country. I'm in New Jersey btw
@dillonfinch56474 жыл бұрын
Precuts* not products
@lenovovo4 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, you can please some of the people some of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time. :-) I always enjoy watching you and your videos, you are the new Norm Abram. :-) And speaking of Norm Abram, I really miss that dude on " This Old House"
@treymiller43734 жыл бұрын
Matt, I’m just curious why you didn’t go with the T-Stud system for the framing on this house?
@believerscc4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing.
@bigpjohnson4 жыл бұрын
He reused the foundation so he would have lost a bunch of interior room. Its also Austin which doesnt get very cold, his insulation is overkill as it is. If you want to use t-studs, you need to enlarge the foundation to keep interior dimensions the same.
@lawrencebeeler62734 жыл бұрын
@@bigpjohnson I just asked the same question , and I am curious how Tstuds would stand up to oregon weather and bug and rot resistance
@DigitalBenny4 жыл бұрын
@@lawrencebeeler6273 Weren't they offering a NextGen coated T-Stud?🤔
@thesoutherncraftsman72284 жыл бұрын
I thought in a recent video they mentioned that the t-stud has just now become available
@riffdex2 жыл бұрын
How much did it cost to frame in all LVL versus traditional lumber? Is it like twice as much?
@debnelson81274 жыл бұрын
If lvl lumber is left in weather prior to being put together and covered, will it swell and deform like osb?
@tomc26843 жыл бұрын
11:43 "only 2800 sqft" LOL- thats a big house my friend!
@elvinparker94794 жыл бұрын
I have rotten floor joists under the kitchen & den because nearly one half the area gets to about one foot above the ground. I will be having contractor put down 12 mil plastic on the ground. What two choices of joist material would you possibly use? I have prostate cancer and will be on a tight budget. Enjoy your channel. Thanks, Elvin Parker, NC
@benmaurer83244 жыл бұрын
Use metal studs there are straight and have prepunch holes it for electric and small plumbing pipes
@dalerobert64044 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, Have a couple questions. Q1? For vertical loading (stud), I see you using BCI but can any LVL be used like Microllam® LVL for the same purpose (ie: Is buying LVL for stud applications brand specific BCI vs Weyerhaeuser)? Q2? Also I see in the video you have bound several of the LVL into a post configuration with threaded rod, washer and bolt. Is this new LVL post better then say using a PSL post? Much appreached! Great work!
@mikejf43774 жыл бұрын
Do the beams have any fire retardant in them, using rock wool for insulation to help the fires being reduced?
@Sundurke4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video brother.
@3101home10 ай бұрын
Curious if there’s strength tests of LVL wall studs vs std studs in them bowing or bending under heavy loads which would obviously affect overall wall strength.
@petermcsharry3 жыл бұрын
Just curious why you opted to go with I-joists and not open joists for your house? After reading (and seeing a video or two from you) about them I would have thought they'd be the go-to choice since you can easily send mechanicals through them.
@jeffchamberlin67023 жыл бұрын
If you had the opportunity for a thicker wall, would you have entertained the idea of the t-stud framing?
@chaconjohnson3 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, love your work. I have a question I hope you can help me out with. I have a two family four floor brownstone building in new york. The center girder that runs the full width of the ceiling needs to be replaced. I'm hoping you can make a recommendation of which material you would recommend replacing it with, i.e. lvl, lsl or regular fir? The home was built in 1981, masonry stone foundation walls that the girder sits on. Wood joist resting on top of the girder.
@clayz14 жыл бұрын
It’s so nice to have attic access not blocked by cross framing ruining the space.
@theycallmebacon56924 жыл бұрын
Those lvl studs would be great for your drywall guy
@bigpjohnson4 жыл бұрын
Curious how they drill into though. I have an old house with thicker structural steel studs that needed self-tapping drywall screws. It didnt add that much time for the drywallers to drill.
@ubacow7109 Жыл бұрын
Pros: everything Cons: cost
@ricksolari95704 жыл бұрын
Are they more prone to rot under damp conditions than solid lumber? Less fire resistant?
@Wordsnwood4 жыл бұрын
Why do you have those large closets with huge windows in them? I'm talking about the first room you were in, clearly seen @2:07
@aheadatime4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing. If anyone knows, can you quote me so I get notified.
@lenovovo4 жыл бұрын
Well Wordsnwood (Art Mulder) it's like this, it's the life of the rich and famous :-)
@jl96784 жыл бұрын
The same reason we have fake shutters, dormers, stone facades,peel n stick architectural details etc. Makes a house look more expensive?
@HistoricHomePlans4 жыл бұрын
Check out house design books from the 1800s. It was common to have a small window in closets, to keep the air and the clothing fresh, free from being damp and musty. And nowadays, if the closet is big enough to walk in, why not enjoy a bit of natural light instead of having to turn on a light. As a home designer I consider it a design failure if my clients have to turn a light on during the day. Natural light is healthier, more efficient and cheaper than light bulbs and electricity.
@-sstevens54444 жыл бұрын
Yes. Why. Driving me crazy. Why window in what-looks-like a small room.
@peterputnam38044 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt those floor joists what is the burn thru time in some states if it catches fire the fire department will not go inside for rescue efforts burn thru is very short.
@KumiOriFarm4 жыл бұрын
Can you speak to hurricane rrsistance, please. How does engineered wood and the passive exterior insulation hold up to high winds??
@davidnielsen44904 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt for your video. The lves are good products but outside of using them for headers the are not available in some areas.
@kristoferb24964 жыл бұрын
You did a video on T studs last year, was there a reason you decided against it on your home? Some follow-up videos on some of the "old" new tech that you have featured would be cool.
@Catavitch4 жыл бұрын
Matt, I watch you frequently and I have a couple questions on the life of this product. I have a home built in the 1930s, mainly rough cut lumber but in 90 years the lumber is harder and stronger than it ever was. 90 years from now, is the glue going to break down and send me into a nightmare of issues? I have a floor support that is a 12x12, it has seen moisture over the 90 years and has some checking but its amazingly strong. How is this type of product going to react to moisture over many years? During remodeling I have been looking for materials to ensure the house has a another 90 years and no stability issues. I know this is a lot of questions but any feed back is welcomed.
@ryanroberts11044 жыл бұрын
Let's be honest, this house will be torn down in 30 years just like the first one.
@Pisti8464 жыл бұрын
But what happens if the studs or headers or beams get wet? Does the glue loosen? Do they delaminate?
@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb4 жыл бұрын
Engineered lumber takes longer to absorb water, so a one-off or intermittent wetting events are no problem. The problem is when there's repeated-wetting/standing water - takes much longer to dry and tends to disintegrate. Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is much better than laminated strand lumber (LSL) wrt wetting/disintegration since it's essentially a plywood rather than OSB. Anyone who has a budget for LVLs is highly likely to be using a rainscreen and good flashing details, so wetting issues are very low probability. Average Hack Builder/Homeowner would be better off using standard dimensional lumber.
@augustreil4 жыл бұрын
My neighbor built a 3500 square-foot house with them and he was pretty much by himself so it sat out for two to 3 months getting wet all the time and not one issue at all because they use exterior glue.
@hotrodpaully14 жыл бұрын
@@augustreil framing no matter the type sitting open is not a problem if it gets wet it can dry out. The problem rises when it gets wet after it closed up, because it stays wet and rots. ( One of Matt's famous sayings is if it can't breathe it going to die) wet traditional lumber is much better and will survive this alot better than any engineered lumber
@augustreil4 жыл бұрын
@@hotrodpaully1, hard to argue with that! Good points.
@360milliondollars4 жыл бұрын
With the wood I joist watch out for floor buckling and sag they tend to not fair well with settling.
@rossnelarobinson-recoba7184 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, any chance (post CV19) you could do a review of steel framing? I am in Australia and it is a big thing here.
@Hammerandnail4 жыл бұрын
10:16 for some reason it really bothers my looking at the window not being correct. Maybe it’s the add on window framing not lining up with the existing framing..
@sa32704 жыл бұрын
Good eye!
@JamesBennett4 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this.
@davemroz85034 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@stevekwaske46124 жыл бұрын
Was hoping you were going to set window headers for the 9' ceilings
@nicporublev98384 жыл бұрын
Can you please share a link to the rafter/ceiling joist truss you mentioned.. im interested in doing something similar
@ModernMountainLiving4 жыл бұрын
Pretty rough on saw blades I bet, but super straight. Do you still have a double jack on 60+" openings? Should I would think.
@aaronpower9984 жыл бұрын
LVLs murder saw blades, I find it cuts the life in half to a quarter of what it is on SPF.
@Davey7684 жыл бұрын
@@aaronpower998 I think that's mostly because of the glue.
@ronh93844 жыл бұрын
Gobuilditbetter Use cermet or diamond coated saw blades. Makes the blade lifespan more comparable to using a regular carbide saw blade.
@domecki14 жыл бұрын
If LVL 2x4 studs are as strong as standard 2x6, why not framing the house 24in on centre instead of 16in?
@freebird72844 жыл бұрын
OSB makes a good fire, that's it. I like the studs your using however
@stevemoog37404 жыл бұрын
Matt as you video tape this I notice there is water on the concrete. How do the lvls hold up there? Aren’t those suppose to be treated? Do they make lvls for decks and outside products. Couldn’t they just add a real wood Venere that would look like real wood for exposed beams too on all four sides. Thanks great videos and I’ve learned so much since I started watching you.
@bigpjohnson4 жыл бұрын
I think he did a treated bottom plate, the framed walls then sit on top of that plate.
@shooter64274 жыл бұрын
Translated= I built my entire house with 50% polyurethane glue, all particle board and laminated wood.
@Jesse-gv9tf4 жыл бұрын
Envy will get you nowhere.
@birdsfan37054 жыл бұрын
Ask any fireman what they think of that material. All of the glue in that material acts as an accelerant in the event of a fire. Let’s hope you never have any water leakage or moisture. Anything made of particle board, stud and glue is typically more vulnerable to deforming or losing strength due to water. In a perfect world the stuff should be great.
@flfl39694 жыл бұрын
Carefully selected 2" × 6" wall studs will stay very straight over time and they are incredibly strong. They are much cheaper and provide plenty of insulation space. I don't see the upside for 2" x 4" LVLs in comparison.
@nunyabidness30754 жыл бұрын
FL FL True. Could you help me get enough of them? I’m interested to see if he saves on labor when the drywall goes up.
@flfl39694 жыл бұрын
@@nunyabidness3075 You should be able to go to a Home Depot and get as many as you need. If not, Google lumber suppliers in your city.
@nunyabidness30754 жыл бұрын
FL FL, My local box stores sell bent and twisted crud. I do a lot of DIY stuff where I want decent wood for basic shelves and benches. If I go to buy a half dozen boards it takes ten to fifteen minutes to get them from the best quality they sell. My time is not worthless. Carefully selected is expensive even if they let you do it.
@flfl39694 жыл бұрын
@@nunyabidness3075 That's always a problem no matter who supplies your wood. I would suggest going to Home Depot and sorting out your own lumber and culling it. You can return unused lumber to Home Depot for a full refund. Typically Home Depot has a good supply of straight studs if you take the time to sort through them.
@KrazyKajun602 Жыл бұрын
If you use it for the top plate area, do you still have to have double top plates since they are stronger than conventional lumber?
@fishingmedic14 жыл бұрын
Question, what is the fire rating on these vs. standard such as doug fur?
@ryanroberts11044 жыл бұрын
Much more fiery? Chuck a solid 2x4, a piece of OSB, and a piece of plywood into a fire. The 2x4 will burn significantly slower. Lumber doesn't tend to come with a "fire rating", besides flammable.
@darrenwong94134 жыл бұрын
This may be a stupid question, but does LVL's produce any off gassing/VOC from the all the glues and adhesives used in the material???